Margie Diaz, LCSW - Executive Director
License: LCSW #LCS26902
Direct: (949) 303-9015
Margie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and earned her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California in 1997 and also received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and Behavioral Science from Concordia University in Irvine, California in 1990. She has extensive training in Chemical Dependency, Child Abuse and Neglect, Case Management, Crisis Intervention and Suicide/Homicide Risk Assessment. Margie has over 25 years’ experience in a variety of settings working with youth and their families in the Orange County. She has worked in psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers and other juvenile programs. She has provided individual and group counseling for children, adolescents and families, facilitated support groups, case management, and specialized in crisis intervention and assessments. Margie is married and the proud mother of Triplets!!!
Kelly Scott, M.A. Ed - Chief Financial Officer
Direct: (949) 303-9016
Kelly overseas many departments of CYS to ensure operations run smooth, such as administration, human resources, accounting, organization budget, marketing, and fund development. Kelly taught for the Tustin Unified School District as well as held an early childhood development position as a Preschool Director in Tustin. Prior to that she was a juvenile diversion specialist and became the first Program Administrator that implemented the Pepperdine Resource Youth Diversion & Education Program (PRYDE) collaborating with the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department. Throughout Kelly’s previous positions she’s held in the community, she has always been a part of CYS, ranging from grant writing, consulting, and stepping in where help has been needed.
Jeremy O'Conner, LCSW - Clinical Director
License: LCSW #LCS26485
Direct: (562) 786-5094
Jeremy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and earned his Master's Degree in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach after receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Concordia University Irvine. He has worked with both adolescents as well as adults in Los Angeles and Orange County. Jeremy has worked in a variety of psychiatric settings including hospitals and community mental health clinics. He also has experience working with adolescents and adults in an inpatient chemical dependency unit. He currently works in the intensive care unit and medical surgical settings. He provides individual and group counseling for children, adolescents and their families using a variety of treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused techniques. In addition he facilitates support groups and specializes in crisis intervention and assessments.
Doralicia Beltran - Administrative Manager & Drug Testing Coordinator
Direct: (949) 303-9016
When you call our mainline during normal business hours, it is most likely going to be Doralicia you will speak with. She utilizes her bilingual skills to help every parent understand what is going on in their child’s life and connects each family with the proper resources.
Mercedes Baeza - Spanish TRANSLATOR and interpreter
Direct: (949) 478-5157
Mercedes has been an interpreter working with California Youth Services since 2002, and is passionate about working with our Spanish speaking families throughout all of our programs. She has worked for the Tustin Unified School District for the past 18 years and was promoted to the manager for the Office of Language Acquisition within the last 4 years. During her free time, Mercedes volunteers as an interpreter and translator for the Orange County Rescue Mission, along with the families of at-risk, teenage girls. Mercedes has a wonderful husband and two supportive, loving sons.
Emma Seavey, ACSW - Program Manager
License: ACSW105762
Direct: 949-303-9018
Emma graduated with her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Denver in 2021. After graduating, she knew she wanted to work closely with clients on a clinical level. She is currently serving as the Program Manager for CYS Alternative to Suspension Programs. Having prior experience in community education, her involvement has been an added success in our local school programs.
Paul Schepps, MFT Associate - Therapist
License: AMFT131348
Bio Coming Soon!
Aspen Dyer - Case Manager
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Megan Rochette - Administrator
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Pamela Mammen - Event & Marketing
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Email: pamela@calyouthservices.org
Bruce Kolberg, Cadc ii - Chemical dependency counselor
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